Montana vs. Washington 2021 College Football Week 1 Odds and Preview

By Carlos Chacon • September 3, 2021

The Montana Grizzlies take on the Washington Huskies this Saturday at Husky Stadium. Both teams are about to start their 2021 football campaign in an exciting opener. Montana is coming off a respectable 2019 season, finishing their run with a 10-4 record. And last season, the team was able to pull off strong wins against Central Washington and Portland State, which they beat 59-3 and 48-7, respectively.

Meanwhile, the hosts are off to find their momentum followed by a shaky 2020 season due to delays. They went through four cancellations and were only able to complete four games, finishing with a 3-1 record.

NitroBetting covers some of the most anticipated games in Week 1 of the 2021 NCAA football season, and we make sure you are well-informed from start to finish. That said, we bring you a preview of the Montana vs. Washington game, which features event details, team and player stats, the latest betting odds, betting trends, and our very own expert betting predictions. Be sure to check the latest 2021 College Football odds at out online Bitcoin sportsbook.

Montana Grizzlies vs. Washington Huskies Game Information

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— Washington Football (@UW_Football) September 1, 2021

When: Saturday, September 4, 2021, 12:00 PM ET
Where: Husky Stadium, Seattle, Washington
TV: ABC
Radio: KMPT 930 AM (Montana) / SportsRadio 950 KJR (Washington)
Live Stream: CBS Sports
College Football Odds: Montana (TBA) / Washington (TBA)

Why Bet on the Montana Grizzlies?

Bobby Hauck continues to lead the team with his veteran coaching skills. But in recent years, he was able to get the support of offensive coordinator Time Rosenbach and defensive coordinator Kent Baer. In their time together, the Grizzlies produced memorable wins, and they take on this year’s football calendar with much confidence.

Good progress in the offseason shows a Montana team primed for the contest. Despite playing the away team against the Huskies, we believe that the situation will not hold the squad back. Cam Humphrey returns as the first-choice quarterback for the Grizzlies, giving the position some stability.

In their previous game against the Vikings, Humphrey was able to finish with 237 yards on 19 of 26 passing, including 2 touchdowns and an interception. He is backed by Xavier Harris, who rushed for 111 yards on 13 carries, including 2 touchdowns, while Gabe Sulser and Samuel Akem combined for 121 yards, 7 receptions, and 2 touchdowns. While Montana can’t let its guard down against a tough Washington team that also holds home-field advantage. If they remain consistent on both ends, they pose a good challenge to any top-tier opponent.

Why Bet on the Washington Huskies?

Looking over Washington’s side, coach Jimmy Lake wasted no time last season steered the Huskies to three straight wins against Oregon State, Arizona, and Utah before eventually losing to Stanford in December. With that, it’s safe to say that they have what it takes to get the upper hand coming into the game.

Running the offensive line for Washington is quarterback Dyland Morris, who should see some more improvement in the offseason. His previous numbers document a total of 897 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Morris and the rest of the offense shouldn’t have a hard time penetrating the Montana defense that falls short on talent.

Defensively, the Huskies have produced some of the top defensive talents in the league. Cornerback Trent McDuffie is expected to take point and bring the unit together. After finishing 10th in the nation last season and allowing only 185.0 passing yards per game, there’s plenty of good things to say about their defense.

Montana vs. Washington Betting Trends

Montana is 0-5 in its last 5 games.
Montana is 0-5 in its last 5 away games.
Montana is 2-4 against the spread in their last 6 games.
Washington is 4-1 in its last 5 home games.
Washington is 2-3 against the spread in its last 5 home games.
The totals have gone over in 2 of Washington’s last 5 games.

Montana vs. Washington Expert Betting Predictions

Advantage goes to Washington in this clash. Their previous results alone are a testament to how formidable the team is. Dependable talent and a solid program bring the team to the list of top contenders. However, it’s not to say that Montana does not stand a chance. Even though they are clearly overmatched in terms of talent, covering the spread remains a possibility for the team.

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